Basic Herbs 7: Hibiscus
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Welcome back to Basic Herbs 101. This week we are tackling our 7th herb, hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Typically known, hibiscus is a tea or syrup that is used for its nutrients that include antioxidants and vitamin c.
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I love using hibiscus in tea blends or syrups. There are great recipes for usage for when you may feel specific symptoms or want preventative measures, which we will get to later in this post.
We know that hibiscus is a great tool for all around antioxidant or cardiotonic purposes, but what should it be used for? Let’s cover that today
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Growing Hibiscus:
you can start indoors if you aren’t sure about the weather and transfer outside in spring time after the threat of frost has gone
amend the soil to keep the pH between 6 and 8. This flower can tolerate a wide range of conditions. You may not have to amend the soil unless the pH measurement is super low.
ensure you have removed and prevented weeds from the area and added compost (about 2 inches and add continuous release fertilizer)
plant seedlings 3 feet apart and keep rows spaced 5 feet apart. Two 30 foot rows can typically produce 2 pounds of dry tea.
Water with 1 inch of water each week unless rain can water the plants enough for you.
if you planted from seed, thin out by 50% once there are 3 true leaves emerging. If you planted established seedlings, skip this step.
once they are 2 feet tall, add a layer of mulch (bark, shredded leaves, etc)
be sure to stay on top of pruning and watch for pests. Be sure to use insecticides to prevent pests from congregating on your plants. Refrain from synthetic materials for insecticides as you are growing for tea.
How to use:
in tinctures
in teas
in infused honey
in food
in drinks (as a tincture or alcohol blend)
as syrup
as an infusion
and more
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